Terre Haute, Indiana · Auction services

Exceptional properties.
Remarkable finds.

Real estate, estate, and select personal property auctions, led with local knowledge and personal attention.

Saint Mary's General Store during a Hayes auction, with the auction banner, attendees, and equipment
For buyers

Upcoming auctions

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Every sale has a story

The right sale starts with the right conversation.

Selling property or settling an estate can feel complicated. David takes time to understand what you have, what you need to accomplish, and whether an auction is the right approach.

Talk through your options
01

What could it bring?

An auction brings interested buyers together in a competitive setting. David can discuss the property, the market, and a practical sale strategy; no sale price can be guaranteed.

02

What happens to everything else?

Real estate and personal property can sometimes be planned together. David often helps coordinate remaining items; exact arrangements depend on the seller and auction agreement.

03

What will it cost?

Commissions, marketing, preparation, and other expenses depend on the property and agreed plan. Ask for a clear explanation of proposed terms before committing.

What we handle

A thoughtful approach to what you need to sell.

Every property and every family is different. These are the situations Hayes Auctions can discuss with you.

01 /

Real estate
at auction

Homes, land, and commercial property considered with a plan suited to the asset and circumstances.

02 /

Property &
contents together

When appropriate, plan the sale of real estate alongside household contents and other personal property.

03 /

Estate
liquidation

A conversation about the scope, timing, and practical steps involved in settling an estate.

04 /

Select personal
property & equipment

Standalone auctions considered based on the type, quantity, and potential value of the items.

The process

A clear path from first conversation to sale day.

There is no single formula for every seller. The first step is understanding your goals and the property involved.

01

Tell us what you have

Share the property, location, approximate timeline, and what you hope to accomplish. A conversation helps determine whether an auction may be a good fit.

02

Build a practical plan

Discuss the sale format, preparation, marketing, timing, commissions, expenses, and arrangements for remaining items before an agreement is made.

03

Bring buyers to the opportunity

Once agreed, the property is presented and marketed for the planned auction. Buyers can review details, photographs, terms, and bidding instructions.

David Hayes auctioneering in his blue Hayes Auctions polo, wearing a headset and pointing toward a bidderDavid Hayes at an auction
Meet the auctioneer

Experience matters. So does the person across the table.

David grew up in Terre Haute and has spent nearly all his life here. His work spans personal property and real estate, from everyday items to homes, farms, and commercial properties. He enjoys helping people and brings practical knowledge and personal attention to each auction.

David Hayes
Let's talk

Tell us what you're considering.

Whether you are exploring a real estate auction, handling an estate, or evaluating valuable items, a brief first conversation can help clarify the next step.

Call David812-243-6534
ServingTerre Haute & the surrounding area

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